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Musk, Trump face scrutiny after Starlink throttling hit Ukraine's dronesZelensky says restrictions remain and calls it a planned operation
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Zelensky said he received confirmation the speed restrictions apply only within Ukrainian territory, called it a planned operation, and told reporters interceptor drones still cannot function while logistics and operations remain hobbled; he also said Europe is accelerating work on alternative satellite solutions, as US senators separately called for an investigation into the restrictions.
“exceeding this limit causes the Starlink connection to cut out completely”
Volodymyr Zelensky
Elon Musk SpaceX CEO, Starlink/Starshield owner
Donald Trump US PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine
Mykhailo Fedorov Former Ukrainian Digital MinisterSerhii "Flash" Beskrestnov Zelensky adviser, military communications specialist
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What was reported 3 claims about this development
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first by BBC Science, 1d ago · also Stars & Stripes, United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, BBC
2 more headlines
- Senators seek Pentagon inspector general probe into Ukraine internet, intelligence disruptions Stars & Stripes · 21h ago
- Shaheen, Tillis Lead Bipartisan Senators in Calling for Department of Defense Inspector General Investigation into Starlink Disruptions in Ukraine United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations · 21h ago
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first by The New York Times, 1d ago · also Anadolu Agency, NYT
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- US senators seek Pentagon watchdog probe into reported Starshield disruptions in Ukraine Anadolu Agency · 1d ago
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2 outlets Ukraine has confirmation Starlink speed restrictions apply only within its territory – Zelenskyy
first by Interfax-Ukraine, 3h ago · also Bloomberg Tech
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- Europe raises issue of alternatives to Starlink following restrictions in Ukraine, working on solutions – Zelenskyy Interfax-Ukraine · 3h ago
- Zelenskyy Says Starlink Restrictions on Ukraine Look Deliberate Bloomberg Tech · 2h ago
- US senators call for investigation into Ukraine Starlink restrictions Mastodon · 3m ago
What people said 24 voices · best of 34 · verbatim
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Latest: Zelenskyy tells reporters over WhatsApp that restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink systems remain. Interceptor drones can't function, logistics and operations hobbled. The maximum speed is 161 kph; "exceeding this limit causes the Starlink connection to cut out completely,
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Ukraine does not use Starlink to strike targets inside Ruzzia, - Zelensky “We use Starlink to intercept jet-powered Shahed drones that attack our civilians and kill families
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❗️Elon Musk approached Trump with the idea of imposing Starlink speed limits in Ukraine, The Telegraph reports, citing four sources familiar with the discussions. One source said Trump “agreed” with Musk’s proposal, paving the way for the Pentagon to restrict Starshield, the military-grade system used by Ukraine. A senior source said: “The reality…
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No, I didn’t admit he disabled an air defence system. Temporary speed limits on terminals in motion are not the same as “pressing a button to disable a military air defence system” or flipping a kill switch. That distinction was the entire point. You’re just redefining the words until they match the claim you already wanted to make. Starshield is…
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US still hobbling Ukraine's defense by restricting Starlink operating speed to 161 km/h. EU territory unaffected, only Ukraine, pointing to deliberate action by US, not technical problem. US betrayal continues, Ukrainian soldiers and citizens at increased risk.
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Zelenskyy with the receipts: Quote from Zelenskyy: "To understand whether these are really technical problems at SpaceX, or whether it is some kind of operation or agreement to restrict us, to disconnect us, to prevent us from defending ourselves and protecting our people... we sent a couple of cars with Starlink to the territory of European Union…
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Problem is europe or even any nation other then china isn't even close. Starlink is a project that is so colossally expensive building a similar constellation is impossible without rapid reusable rockets that europe does not have. Blaming the US for europe's lack of space capabilities doesn't make sense even though yeah whatever the US is doing is…
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❗️Zelensky says Starlink restrictions remain active in Ukraine, disrupting interceptor drones, logistics and military operations. According to him, connections cut out completely above 161 km/h, causing drones to be lost. Ukraine then tested vehicles equipped with Starlink terminals inside the EU at speeds above 180 km/h, where he says the systems…
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I like your point of view, but I don't think that in this socio-economic system is possible to put your people in charge. To win elections you need news coverage, tvs talking about you, social media algos that feeds your content to users to influence their vote. To accomplish this you need a lot of money and power OR a lobbyst who gives you a lot…
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Again: Elon (with Trump’s permission) throttling Ukraine via Starlink to help Putin kill Ukrainians. Building Starlink into essential systems is handing Elon supervillain-level powers. More:
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Citizens have been executed in the streets protesting. The No Kings protest was the biggest one day march. The George Floyd protests during his first term were the biggest ongoing protests. Whether or not you think any of the above protests were effective is beside the point. It doesn't change the fact that the premise of "American's aren't out in…
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Musk suggested Trump restrict Ukraine’s Starlink service # SpaceX CEO # Musk approached # Trump with idea of restricting # Starlink speeds to Ukrainian forces, Telegraph reported, citing 4 sources familiar with the matter This comes after SpaceX abruptly implemented speed cap on Ukraine’s vital # Starshield service on Oct. 14, with no warning to #…
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I bet Musk wonders why nobody likes him. Nobody loves him. He has nobody. I bet he thinks, "Look at what I have . Look at what I've amassed. Why don't people appreciate what I've done? Why are the only people near me because of my money ?" This is why, Elon... It's because you don't care about people. You're an asshole.
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You know how I said that "It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Elon Musk suggested" the idea of making Starlink unusuable by Ukrainian drones / drone interceptors?! Or how, when two chronic liars accuse each other of lying, they are probably both lying, in meaningful ways? Well... guess what?! Looks like Elon COLLUDED with Trump to hobble…
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I love the irony of you suggesting this in an article about how two unstable billionaires are responsible for this betrayal(and it is a betrayal on a major level considering it literally stopped defensive tech from working) and your solution is take control away from one unstable one and give it to the other.
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White House Decision Limited Starshield Access for Ukraine, Sources Say Ukraine says restrictions on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite service hampered strike missions and interceptor drones—because even battlefield connectivity now comes with a policy memo. A senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv was told the limits came from the White House, while a…
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That’s what we call democracy, when we elect politicians who care about the will of and serves its people. Would you like we have it like in the USA, Russia and China where there’s one conman on the top who does whatever the fuck he wants without any repercussions?
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KYIV POST: Trump Denies Role in Slowing Ukraine’s Military Starlink https://www. kyivpost.com/post/87351 US President Donald Trump stated that neither he nor Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s military Starlink network, claiming the system operates normally. The comments contradict a report by The Telegraph alleging Musk proposed…
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Tin foil hats are thick around here my gosh. What does Musk even stand to gain if he did actually suggest to do this. And even if he did, US government controls Starshield. You imagine Musk has a big red button or something? Discourse on this site is weird.
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⛔️🇺🇸Zelensky on Trump and Musk’s Starlink sabotage: test in EU has proved restrictions targeted only Ukraine (more) https://www. pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10 /17/8058503/ # Ukraine # Press # Media # VOTE # VOTE2026 # Musk # BoycottTesla # Tesla # X # ElonMusk # BoycottMusk # America # USA # US # News # Brussels # CoE # PACE # France # UK #…
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"There is no evidence, show me!" "Shows oddly specific topic related evidence" "Your are a tin foil hat and elon musk does not have anything to win! " Yeah, how much money elon made by being trumps stirrup holder since he got elected?
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he did not think either he or Elon Musk was responsible for Ukraine losing Starlink access in a way that affected its military operations against Russia. https://www. reuters.com/world/europe/trump -says-neither-he-nor-musk-responsible-ukraine-starlink-access-2026-10-16/ # Ukraine # Russia # US #…
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Its not my country, not my problem. I just have more ammo to point and laugh and your country. But your constitution outlines the solution. You're just all too scared to actually use it.
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RE: https:// mastodon.social/@jeffjarvis/11 7456048043762949 …and the U.S. still actively hamper Ukraine’s defence, as its access to Starlink does not work as before, meaning their drones only operate at lower speed. https:// nos.nl/artikel/2635355-zelensk y-nog-altijd-problemen-met-starlink-verbinding-snelheid-voor-drones-beperkt
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